Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL210
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
23 Overall
31
96 Imaging
37 Features
23 Overall
31
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
31
94 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
31
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2011
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is PL150
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On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S3100 and Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the S3100 scores against the TL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Samsung TL210
| S3100 | TL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Nikon S3100
| TL210 | S3100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Samsung TL210
| S3100 | TL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S3100 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S3100 and the TL210.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S3100 and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3100 and TL210.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3100 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern S3100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography features
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Samsung TL210 Street photography advice
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Nikon S3100 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL210 Sports photography factors
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S3100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Travel photography highlights
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Nikon S3100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
reasonably wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Nikon S3100 Vlogging features
Samsung TL210 Vlogging features
relatively wide (26mm)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung TL210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung TL210 |
| Also referred to as | - | PL150 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.50 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 118g (0.26 pounds) | 177g (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | SLB-07B |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $139 | $230 |